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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Flare</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/f/flare.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_samuel/11-20.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/f/flare.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Flare</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/f/flapped.htm" title="Flapped">◄</a> Flare <a href="/topical/f/flared.htm" title="Flared">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the context of biblical literature and theology, the term "flare" does not appear directly in the Scriptures. However, the concept of a flare, understood as a sudden burst of light or a signal, can be metaphorically related to various biblical themes and events. The imagery of light, fire, and sudden illumination is prevalent throughout the Bible, often symbolizing divine presence, revelation, and judgment.<br><br><b>Divine Revelation and Light</b><br><br>The Bible frequently uses light as a metaphor for God's revelation and truth. In <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>, the psalmist declares, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" . This verse highlights the illuminating power of God's Word, akin to a flare that guides and directs believers in their spiritual journey. Similarly, in <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>, the apostle John writes, "The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" , referring to Jesus Christ as the true light that reveals God's truth to the world.<br><br><b>Theophany and Fire</b><br><br>The presence of God is often associated with fire in the Bible, which can be likened to a flare in its sudden and intense manifestation. One of the most notable examples is the burning bush encountered by Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a>, where "the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from within a bush" . This theophany, or visible manifestation of God, served as a divine signal calling Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.<br><br><b>Judgment and Suddenness</b><br><br>The concept of a flare can also be related to the suddenness of divine judgment. In the New Testament, Jesus warns of the unexpected nature of His return, comparing it to a thief in the night. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-3</a>, Paul writes, "For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, 'Peace and security,' destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape" . This imagery conveys the abrupt and unavoidable nature of God's judgment, much like the sudden burst of a flare.<br><br><b>Guidance and Protection</b><br><br>In the wilderness journey of the Israelites, God's guidance was symbolized by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. <a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a> states, "And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night" . This divine guidance can be seen as a continuous flare, providing direction and protection to God's people.<br><br><b>Spiritual Vigilance</b><br><br>The metaphor of a flare can also be applied to the call for spiritual vigilance and readiness. Believers are encouraged to be alert and watchful, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>: "Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour" . Just as a flare signals a warning or calls for attention, Christians are urged to remain spiritually vigilant in anticipation of Christ's return and in defense against spiritual adversaries.<br><br>In summary, while the term "flare" is not explicitly found in the Bible, its symbolic implications resonate with various biblical themes, including divine revelation, theophany, judgment, guidance, and spiritual vigilance. These themes underscore the importance of light and fire as representations of God's presence and action in the world.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle flares.<p>2. (<I>v. i.</I>) To shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light.<p>3. (<I>v. i.</I>) To shine out with gaudy colors; to flaunt; to be offensively bright or showy.<p>4. (<I>v. i.</I>) To be exposed to too much light.<p>5. (<I>v. i.</I>) To open or spread outwards; to project beyond the perpendicular; as, the sides of a bowl flare; the bows of a ship flare.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) An unsteady, broad, offensive light.<p>7. (<I>n.</I>) A spreading outward; as, the flare of a fireplace.<p>8. (<I>n.</I>) Leaf of lard.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7957.htm"><span class="l">7957. shalhebeth -- flame</span></a><br><b>...</b> flaming flame. From the same as lahab with sibilant prefix; a <b>flare</b> of fire --<br> (flaming) flame. see HEBREW lahab. 7956, 7957. shalhebeth. 7958 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7957.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/miller/the_city_of_delight/chapter_vii_imperial_caesar.htm"><span class="l">Imperial Caesar</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He halted silently back of his cousin and with a sudden <b>flare</b> of intent on his dead<br> white face snatched a dagger from his girdle and drove it between the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter vii imperial caesar.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_city_of_delight/chapter_xvi_the_spread_net.htm"><span class="l">The Spread Net</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "No woman who would preserve her loveliness should let her cares trouble her dreams.".<br> "How am I to do that?" Laodice asked with a <b>flare</b> of scorn. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xvi the spread net.htm</font><p><a href="/library/corelli/the_master-christian/xxv_the_death_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The Death of the Famous Actor Miraudin was a Nine Days' Wonder...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the closed coffin, escorted her melancholy burden back to Paris, where in a stately<br> marble vault, to the solemn sound of singing, and amid the <b>flare</b> of funeral <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/corelli/the master-christian/xxv the death of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_ephesians_peter/the_shield_of_faith.htm"><span class="l">The Shield of Faith</span></a> <br><b>...</b> which refined people are so afraid of, although the Bible is not, 'lusts"which war<br> against the soul,' and which need only a touch of fire to <b>flare</b> up like a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the shield of faith.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/secret_faults.htm"><span class="l">Secret Faults</span></a> <br><b>...</b> David will <b>flare</b> up into generous and sincere indignation about the man that stole<br> the poor man's ewe lamb, but he has not the ghost of a notion that he has <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/secret faults.htm</font><p><a href="/library/jowett/my_daily_meditation_for_the_circling_year/may_the_twenty-second_the_light.htm"><span class="l">May the Twenty-Second the Light as Darkness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the night. We think it is "the dawn of God's sweet morning," and behold!<br> it is the perverse <b>flare</b> of the evil one. He has given <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/may the twenty-second the light.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bertrand/saint_augustin/i_the_last_smile_of.htm"><span class="l">The Last Smile of the Muse</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Alps, peak upon peak, covered with snow; and nearer in view, sheer cliffs, jutting<br> fastnesses, ploughed through with black gorges which make <b>flare</b> out plainer <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/i the last smile of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kleiser/fifteen_thousand_useful_phrases/section_iv_impressive_phrases.htm"><span class="l">Impressive Phrases</span></a> <br><b>...</b> fine, fragile, delicate, and dainty. firmness, steadfastness, stability, and tenacity.<br> flash, flame, <b>flare</b>, and glare. flat, insipid, tame, and monotonous. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kleiser/fifteen thousand useful phrases/section iv impressive phrases.htm</font><p><a href="/library/corelli/the_master-christian/x_the_next_day_and.htm"><span class="l">The Next Day, and the Next after That, were Passed by the Cardinal <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> There was the crimson <b>flare</b> of the Torch of Truth!"and the effigies of the ape Voltaire<br> and the sensualist Rousseau, took the places of St. Peter and St. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/corelli/the master-christian/x the next day and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_b/the_waiting_maidens.htm"><span class="l">The Waiting Maidens</span></a> <br><b>...</b> There is a tragedy underlying many a life of outward religiousness and inward emptiness,<br> and a dreadful discovery will <b>flare</b> in upon such, when they have to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the waiting maidens.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/f/flare.htm"><span class="l"><b>Flare</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (vi) To open or spread outwards; to project beyond the perpendicular; as, the<br> sides of a bowl <b>flare</b>; the bows of a ship <b>flare</b>. <b>...</b><b>Flare</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flare.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flared.htm"><span class="l">Flared (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of <b>Flare</b>. Multi-Version Concordance<br> Flared (3 Occurrences). Judges 6:21 Then the angel of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flared.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flapped.htm"><span class="l">Flapped (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flapped.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/verbal-abuse.html">What does the Bible say about verbal abuse? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/kiss-the-son.html">What does it mean to kiss the son (Psalm 2:12)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Porcius-Festus.html">Who was Porcius Festus? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/flare.htm">Flare: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Flare (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/11-20.htm">2 Samuel 11:20</a></span><br />it shall be that, if the king's wrath arise, and he asks you,'Why did you go so near to the city to fight? Didn't you know that they would shoot from the wall?<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalms 2:12</a></span><br />Give sincere homage, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/f/flare.htm">Flare</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/flash.htm">Flash (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/flare.htm">Flare (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/f/flapped.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Flapped"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Flapped" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/f/flared.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Flared"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Flared" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>